Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22

THE r STREET TRAGEDY.
walker Teils the story - His Shooting
ot Miller in Court To-day.
HE CLAIMS THAT MILLER WAS TIE AGaRxssoR AND
STRUCK AT HIM twALKxp9 WIFE HIS CANE BEFORE
fHx SHOOTING.
In the Criminal Court yesterday the trial OF
George n. Walker on the charge OF the murder OF
John c. Miller on the 9Th OF December last was
continued after TIE STARS report closed.
John Crtnlan, who saw the encounter between
Walker and Miller, testified that there was some
Walker on the side OF the head. He then de-
on cross-examihation the witness became some
what confused ~ TO the side of the street on which
Mary A. Little destined that Is Miller raised bis
stick walker jumped around, pulled out pistol
ns msn %
Walker slipped and fell.
Yesterday number Of ladies were in attendance
proof OF certain letters being in the handwriting Of
Miller, out as soon as Mr.. Cook formally offered
them In testimony they with one accord LETT the
acter OF the letters to be read.
PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY.
This morning the trial was resumed-this being
the sixth day--and testimony for the defendant
was continued.
The United States attorney stated that he &C.
associate. Mr.. Coyle. who was making an examine
nation. having not yet reported, he asked indul-
Mr.. Cook objected, saying that Mrs. Little was
cross-examined yesterday till the government
was worn out. and read an authority to the effect
% ~ness we sssv coua
.'rnen !" said NJ: COOK, ayou can commence with
verdict is gtven.'
The court said the indulgence was reasonable,
Mrs Little was recalled, ana asked II she was
the same MrR Little who brought suit against
S ON e, Feoiger OF the Washington navy
yard. -- '''~
The question was ruled out.
and explained that he walked down the north side
OF r street to 10th when he crossed to the south
The government concluded not to cross-examine
Mrs. Little further
Mrs. Anna NJ Baden, for the defendant. testified
Inat she was In front OF RoSenrhals furnishing
store on the day OF the shooting, facing eastward;
saw q man with his back towards her rush
towards another man; then they whirled around
and one backed toward 10th streets, when shots
On cross-examination witness said she heard
live SHOTS, all after the men came together.
from November 9Th, and met him every Monday,
wednesday and Friday till the Friday before the
witness was asked as to whether Miller.s con.
wife.
Objection WAS made. and the defendant then
Tinker and others that Miller In frequent CONVEX.
SationS spoke OF walker In terms of hostility as
serted that Mrs Walker was q woman OF no char
acter, he used threats, &C.
me court said that the ofIer would be ruled out
excepting that portion in reference to threats
The defense noted an exception.
WALKER TELLS his STORY IN COURT.
The defendant, George n. Walker, took the stand
at II 90 O'Clock, and testified that he resided at
Hyattsville; that on December 9Th last he came
to the city shortly before IL o'clock; that he went
from the B. & o. depot to Mr.. Bealrs Office on ~
street, then walked to r. p. Evans orice, Louis
lana avenue, ana had a talk with Mr.. Evans and
procure warrant to have Mr.. Miller arrested d
The warrant he desired was based on q letter OF
December Isl, but he did not get the warrant;
once; waited few minutes for him till IL :O5
O'Clock: There was card on Beall's door, "Be
back at IL O'Clock" Witness went back to Evans
the clerk, stated that he thought Tinker had gone
to get lunch. Witness walked over to police
headquarters, then went TO 9TH street,
went down D street on west side
OF It'll street; turned + to sth Street and went
down to 9th street, to Masonic temple; then to
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